Currently serving as a senior scientist II at Flamma USA since 2022, he ensures that quality and quantity standards are met while researching and developing new testing techniques.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA, November 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Charu Yerneni, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Yerneni is a distinguished senior scientist with more than a decade of expertise in pharmaceutical analysis. Currently serving as a senior scientist II at Flamma USA since 2022, he ensures that quality and quantity standards are met while researching and developing new testing techniques suitable for the products being developed. His work also focuses on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data obtained from existing and new testing techniques.
Prior to his current role, Dr. Yerneni was a senior scientist II and team lead at i3 Pharmaceuticals LLC from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, he led research initiatives and managed teams to advance pharmaceutical testing methodologies. From 2020 to 2021, he held the position of senior scientist I and team lead at the same company, where he continued to refine his leadership and research skills. Between 2018 and 2020, he served as a research scientist III at i3 Pharmaceuticals LLC, contributing significantly to the company’s research output.
Dr. Yerneni’s career began at Tris Pharma, where he worked as an analytical scientist III from 2015 to 2018 following his initial role as a senior analytical R&D chemist from 2014 to 2015. His early career also includes academic roles as a graduate research assistant at Purdue University from 2012 to 2014 and Western Illinois University from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he served as a graduate teaching assistant and course coordinator at Purdue University from 2008 to 2012.
Dr. Yerneni’s academic journey is marked by significant achievements. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry from Purdue University in 2014, where his mentor Professor Mary Wirth played a pivotal role in shaping his scientific acumen. He holds a Master of Science in chemistry from Western Illinois University, awarded in 2008, and a Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical sciences from SRM College of Pharmacy, completed in 2005. His academic research has been widely published and cited globally, and he is named on a patent filed by his academic mentor.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Yerneni was an active member of the American Chemical Society. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the Best Poster Award at the 5th Annual Research Symposium by Purdue NOBCChE in 2013, the Best Student Researcher Award from Western Illinois University in 2008 and an Appreciation Award for Academic Excellence from Western Illinois University in 2007.
Dr. Yerneni is also committed to philanthropy, regularly donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His involvement in civic-minded organizations underscores his dedication to giving back to the community.
Looking ahead, Dr. Yerneni aspires to establish a company and assemble a proficient team to bring innovative concepts to fruition. His entrepreneurial spirit is inspired by a close friend and fellow doctoral student whose successful business ventures have motivated him to pursue similar aspirations.
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